Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books, (1966) dj. Hardcover first edition - Uncommon first edition of this classic book on how to banquet on nature's bounty of edible wild plants. Includes 100 wild plants and 300 ways to use them. Illustrated with drawings of the plants. 195 pp.

San Luis Obispo, Central Coast Books, (1985). Includes a foreword by William Randolph Hearst, Jr. and information on Hearst Castle as well as recipes. Illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. A sample menu. 94 pp plus final photograph.

Berkeley, CA: Viva Editions, (2011). SIGNED first edition - Includes tips for beginniers, a basic tookkit to make things easier in the kitchen and more than 125 easy recipes from Orange-Spiced Pecans to Basil Leaf and Goat Cheese Wraps, Seared Sea Scallops with Mint and Pea Puree, and Lazy Chocolate "Mousse" all using readily available ingredients, common kitchen appliances and basic techniques. Foreword by Joanne Weir. SIGNED on the half title page by both authors with the words "Eat drink and be lazy!" Square format. xii, 198 pp. ISBN: 978-1573446532.

New Bedford, MA: New Bedford Times, (1930). Hardcover first edition - 'Over One Thousand Prize Recipes Selected from the innumerable Contributions of the Women of New Bedford and Cape Cod." The name of each contributor and their address is shown after each recipe. 369 pp plus index and ads. Some handwritten recipes in the blank pages at the end.

San Francisco: KQED Books, (1996). First edition - Foreword by Ed Bradley. A companion volume to the PBS series on the art of African-American cuisine with 110 recipes, accompanied by folklore and anecdotes that trace the history and contribution of African roots to American cookery. Illustrated in full color. TV tie-in. Episode descriptions, index. Square format. 192 pp. ISBN: 0-91233388X.

San Francisco: McLelland Printing Co., (c 1952). A cook book originally published in 1941 to benefit British War Relief. Includes some unusual recipes - like a Christmas rum drink to serve all year round that isn't nearly as bad as a zombie, and balloon potatoes, a dish she said she only saw served at the Fairmount but one that takes a "mite" of time. 53 pp., Spiral Binding with white card covers printed in red and black.

Newburyport, MA: Conari Press / Red Wheel, (2018). Hardcover first edition - Includes over 50 Vegan Recipes and Practical Daily Actions as well as discussion of the effects of the food industry on climate change, abuses of animals and workers involved in all stages of growing and selling food, and more. Index. 208 pp. ISBN: 978-1573247436.

Chicago: Evaporated Milk Association (c 1934). In addition to general comments on the usefulness and health benefits of evaporated milk, this consists of many recipes, all using this milk. Illustrated with photographs. This copy is of interest because it includes, stapled in the center, a small 4 pp pamphlet printed in red on gold paper called "The Origins of Unsweetened Evaparated Milk" which discusses the role of John Meyenberg as the inventor of the process used by the entire industry, the "largest individual product of the canning industry in the world." Meyenberg Milk Products, Salinas, Calif is stamped in blue on the title page. 48 pp (index inside rear cover)

Redmond, WA: Overlake School, (1984) dj. SIGNED hardcover - A cookbook containing 180 recipes which "reflects the warm, family-like atmosphere of the Overlake School, and its appealing, countryside setting, while maintaining a professional quality in content and design. As diverse as Overlake's student body is, so are these recipes. Running the gamut from appetizers to sweet treats, they come from many different regions and nationalities." INSCRIBED by Mickelson on the front endpaper "To... in the spirit of cooking for fun." Index. 182 pp. ISBN: 0-961294604.

Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, (2003) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A gorgeous cookbook by this celebrated chef, one which focuses on the intrinsic shapes and colors of the foods he prepares and combines, although the recipes themselves are tantalizingly appealing. Illustrated with double page spreads of beautiful full color photographs by Gozen Koshida. The recipes are printed in white type against a black background. Among the combinations are prosciutto with ricotta flan, tuna tartare with chili-spiced ponzu, scallops with watercress coulis and much more. SIGNED by Charlie Palmer on the half title page. Large format, printed on heavy stock throughout. 236 pp plus index. ISBN: 1-580084761.

New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, (1978) dj. Hardcover first edition - A delightful cookbook for children which includes easy ways to prepare 19 vegetables, either raw or lightly cooked, from onions to tomatoes to broccoli and more, with historical notes on their origins and information about the vitamins and minerals they contain. Illustrated with drawings by Tom Huffman. Square format. 38 pp. ISBN: 0-698204662.

Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press, (2007). SIGNED first edition - Illustrated in full color and featuring "150 familiar favorites - from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries -- this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be." SIGNED on the title page. Includes several useful appendices on stocking your pantry, kitchen tools, measurements and more. Slightly oversized square format, printed on heavy gloss stock throughout. 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1592332809.

Grand Rapids, Michigan: Park Congregational Church, 1929. First edition - A church cookbook dating from the beginning of the Depression, with chapters on Soups, Sauces, Salads, Marmalades, Luncheon Dishes, Hors dOeuvres, Fish and Sea Food, Desserts, and more. Each recipe has the name of the contributor, and each chapter includes several blank pages for additional recipes. Index. 122 pp.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2010). SIGNED first edition - An innovative collection of over 50 recipes, which includes seasonal update on dessert classics and recipes like a Strawberries & Cream Cake Roll that reimagines Strawberry Shortcake, a Persimmon Swirl Cheesecake in a Gingersnap Crust, avocado cream pudding, corn and berry cake and more. Includes a chart for identifying fruits, vegetables, local honey, and other produce at their best, as well as tips on the heritage of various breeds of citrus, ensuring dishes realize their full potential. SIGNED on the title page. Illustrated throughout with full color photographs. Recipe card laid in. Index. 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0811866729.

Summertown, TN: Book Publishing Company, (2001). First edition - Recipes inspired by the best in French and Japanese culinary traditions as well as Spanish, Italian, Greek and Indian. Illustrated with full color photographs, index. Square format. xii, 242 pp. ISBN: 1-570671141.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2020. SIGNED first edition - A delightful book, both a cookbook and culinary memoir about growing up as the daughter of the famous chef/restaurateur Alice Waters of Berkeley's Chez Panisse. The often humorous, but always affectionate, tales of living with and traveling with her mother are interspersed with lots of informal recipes and descriptions of how to create a great meal with not much but a lot of ingenuity. A sheer pleasure to read (but also one that will inspire your own creativity) Illustrated with photographs by Brigitte Lacombe. Foreword by Alice Waters. SIGNED on the title page by Singer. 317 pp.

New York: Macmillan, (1997). Hardcover first edition - Recipes collected from all of the Gulf Coast states from Florida to Texas. Includes Cuban, Tex-Mex, Mexican, Creole, West Indian, Greek, Dutch, African, and Spanish influences. A brief descriptive "coast story" accompanies most recipies. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. Index. xiv, 258 pp. ISBN: 0-028603567.

New York: William H. Morrow, (1994) dj. Hardcover first edition - Begins with a chapter on what you should have in your pantry, followed by 160 quick and easy recipes for delicious Italian-style meals, from pasta to rice dishes, meat and fish and desserts - among them penne with broccoli, fennel, and endive; stuffed pork spareribs; shrimp in garlic cream sauce and more. Index. 200 pp. ISBN: 0-688115322.

New York: St Martin's, (2006) dj. Hardcover first edition - Illustrated with full color photographs by Maren Caruso and drawings. Each recipe includes a "lagniappe" or cooking tip or fact. Bibliography, index. Slightly oversized square format. 280 pp. ISBN: 0-312343051.